THUNDER TIGER Raptor E 550 - User Manual

This radio controlled helicopter is not a toy and requires careful assembly and operation.

Information on joining the Academy of Model Aeronautics for guidance and insurance.

Pre-flight checks to ensure the helicopter is safe and ready for operation.

Procedure for inspecting the helicopter after each flight to ensure continued safety and performance.

List of components and tools needed for assembling the helicopter.

List of tools necessary for assembling the helicopter model.

Instructions for assembling the main frame, including side frames, pulleys, and control levers.

Detailed steps for assembling the elevator control arm mechanism.

Detailed steps for assembling the aileron control lever mechanism.

Instructions for assembling the main frame, including side frames and landing skids.

Assembly of the main shaft, swashplate, and washout assembly onto the main frame.

Attaching the motor and motor mount to the chassis and adjusting gear mesh.

Connecting the main rotor assembly to the main shaft and attaching linkage rods.

Installing the tail boom, belt, and push rods, and setting up phasing.

Steps for assembling the main drive gear, including one-way clutch and spur gear.

Procedure for assembling the washout mechanism, including control levers and linkage balls.

Detailed steps for assembling the main rotor head, including pitch housing and dampers.

Procedure for assembling the flybar, seesaw hub, and paddles.

Assembly of the tail rotor hub, fork, and slider components.

Assembly of the tail pulley, flange, and housing.

Instructions for assembling the tail boom, including rod guides, drive belt, and support.

Mounting linkage balls to servo arms and connecting push rods for aileron and elevator.

Installing remaining servos, push rods, and ensuring correct linkage lengths.

Guidelines for installing the receiver and gyro, including antenna placement.

Steps for preparing and attaching the helicopter body and canopy.

Recommended fiberglass or carbon rotor blades and their installation.

Explanation of the Electric Cyclic/Collective Pitch Mixing system and its benefits.

Details on how collective pitch and aileron inputs are executed by servos in E-CCPM.

Explanation of elevator control for 90° and 140° E-CCPM setups.

Recommended servo connection scheme for the E-CCPM system.

Understanding basic servo centering and trim adjustments for E-CCPM.

Procedure for ensuring the swashplate is level after servo and linkage setup.

Adjusting servo travel to eliminate pitch-to-aileron and pitch-to-elevator mixing.

Recommended linkage rod lengths for beginner and 3D flying styles.

Centering and setting main rotor blade pitch angles for optimal flight.

Reference data for throttle and pitch curves for beginner and F3C flight modes.

Reference data for throttle and pitch curves for 3D flying, including warnings.

Guidelines for setting up the tail servo and gyro for optimal control.

Common troubleshooting tips for helicopter shaking, noise, and component selection.

Index of all parts included in the helicopter kit.